Joy

Meaning

a feeling of great pleasure and happiness; a person or thing that causes delight

A feeling of great happiness and delight.

Example Sentences

The children's laughter filled the house with joy during the holiday celebration.

The children shouted with joy when they saw the gifts.

Example Expressions

bundle of joy

Synonyms

happiness, delight, pleasure, bliss, cheer

Entry 1

happiness, delight, pleasure, bliss

Entry 2

happiness, delight, pleasure, bliss, cheer

Antonyms

sadness, sorrow, grief, misery

Entry 1

sadness, sorrow, grief, misery

Entry 2

sorrow, sadness, misery

Collocations

pure joy, great joy, tears of joy, feel joy, bring joy, express joy

Entry 1

pure joy, great joy, tears of joy

Entry 2

feel joy, bring joy, express joy, tears of joy